General Admission Requirements (All Students)

English Language Requirements

BC Secondary School (or equivalent)

You will need to meet the specific admission requirements of your intended program. Most programs require Grade 12 graduation with specific Grade 11 and 12 courses. Some programs also have non-academic requirements such as submitting a resume or participating in an interview.

For more details on BCIT's Admission and Registration requirements check here.

Application priority is given to BC residents who are Canadian citizens and landed immigrants who have lived in BC for the 12 months immediately before enrolment. Second priority is given to out-of-province citizens and landed immigrants. Third priority is given to applicants who are neither Canadian citizens nor landed immigrants.

Out-of-Province

You will need to meet the specific admission requirements of your intended program. Most programs require Grade 12 graduation with specific Grade 11 and 12 courses. Some programs also have non-academic requirements such as submitting a resume or participating in an interview.

For more details on BCIT's Admission and Registration requirements check here.

Application priority is given to BC residents who are Canadian citizens and landed immigrants who have lived in BC for the 12 months immediately before enrolment. Second priority is given to out-of-province citizens and landed immigrants. Third priority is given to applicants who are neither Canadian citizens nor landed immigrants.

International Student

Other Student (including Special Consideration)

The Technology Entry Program is for students who want to improve their skills in core areas such as communications, Math, Chemistry or Physics to meet the prerequisites of their intended BCIT Technology Program.

How to Apply

British Columbia Institute of Technology

BCIT offers a wide range of business, computing, sciences, trades, health, engineering and technology programs in full-time, part-time, and distance education formats. Earning a BCIT credential, such as a certificate, diploma or degree, can fast fast track graduates into successful careers. Degree programs are available in the schools of Business, Health Sciences, Computing, Construction and the Environment, and Energy. Many of these programs are available through part-time studies.

BCIT has four campuses: the main campus in Burnaby; the Downtown Vancouver Campus (DTC); the Aerospace Technology Campus (ATC) at the Vancouver International Airport; and the BCIT Marine Training Campus (BMC) near Londsdale Quay in North Vancouver. A wide range of full- and part-time programs are offered at the Burnaby and Downtown campuses, while a small number of specialized programs are offered at ATC and BMC. BCIT also has 15 satellite campuses, most of which are located in the Lower Mainland.